Were It Not for Our Trade Surplus of ___________ the U.S.balance

question 69

Short Answer

Were it not for our trade surplus of ___________ the U.S.balance of trade would be even larger.

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Definitions:

Low Arousal

A state characterized by calmness and a lack of high energy or excitement.

Pleasant Emotion

Feelings that are enjoyable or pleasing, such as happiness, joy, or contentment.

Hedonic Treadmill

A theory proposing that people stay at about the same level of happiness regardless of what happens to them.

Pessimistic Outlook

A tendency to expect the worst possible outcome or dwell on the most negative aspects of a situation.